Tough Decision - Part 3

On the other side of the battle between The Artist and Ultra Black Mark, they battled intensely. The Artist, with his cunning wits and deception, lured Ultra Black Mark into his imaginative construct. The Artist created an entirely new reality called "THE ARTISTIC CONSTRUCT."

The Artistic Construct is a distinct reality of its own, differentiating the real world from the fictional world. This reality can also merge into the physical plane of existence at the Artist's desire. After fighting vigorously against the Artist's minions and overcoming them, Ultra Black Mark came face to face with the Artist. To his surprise, it was just another trick of the Artist's, who had trapped and manipulated Ultra Black Mark into his Artistic Construct. Ultra Black Mark now becomes a comic book series, chronicling his fight with the Artist.

"Well... Well... Well!!!" said the Artist in his secret lair. "Whatever shall I do with you now, Ultra AI?" he added while writing "To be continued" on his artwork, where he trapped Ultra Black Mark.

In the next page of his artwork, the Artist introduced new enemies for Ultra Black Mark to challenge. He included panels, dialogues, camera angles, captions, author's notes, and many more in his artwork.

"Darn it!" said Ultra Black Mark. "I should have known this was too easy to be a trap. The Artist is one cunning trickery bastard. If only I can find the real Artist, I should be able to take him down."

Ultra Black Mark looked around in the artwork where he's trapped by the Artist in his own creation.

"Not bad! Almost realistic to the real world. Back then, I would have fallen for this trickery," said Ultra Black Mark to himself. "If the Artist wasn't such a bad guy, we could come up with the most unique comic ever on Webtoon," he added.

"Indeed!" said the Artist to Ultra Black Mark, who could be seen moving to and fro, looking for an exit. "Isn't it fascinating? I always make sure my artwork is perfect. And it's quite impressive that you have survived twelve issues of my work," referencing his previous artistic creations and merging fiction with reality. The Artist enjoys toying with his adversaries, setting up elaborate traps and illusions, leading them down paths of their own undoing. His ability to bend reality to his will makes it difficult for anyone to discern truth from fiction, ensuring that his opponents are constantly on edge. "Last time, your Ultra family aided you, but this time, you're all alone. Ha ha ha! Let's introduce you to some new challengers. This chapter's title is 'Far From Home'."

"How I love a good comic storyline," added The Artist, who infused a bit of fairy tales and fantasies into his artistic creation against Ultra Black Mark. The Artist began introducing obstacles for Ultra Black Mark, creating villains with unimaginable powers as our hero fought against thousands, being the sole protagonist in the Artist's created world. Ultra Black Mark must find a way to escape the Artistic Construct.

Ultra Black Mark battled immensely against powerful beings and cosmic entities created by the Artist. Unique beings with different abilities emerged, such as Sky Crusher, who could manipulate the Earth and celestial bodies; Hydro-Man, who had control over water and freezing abilities; and Stellaris, whose powers were based on cosmic manipulation and altering the fabric of existence within the Artist's created world.

During his battles with these newly found enemies, Ultra Black Mark swiftly switched between transformations to gain the upper hand. He instructed his Ultra AI to grant each transformation a unique set of abilities, making them unpredictable to his opponents and even to the Artist himself. "Affirmative," responded Mark's Ultra AI, complying with his request.

Against Sky Crusher, Mark transformed from his base Ultra Black form into Ultra Violet, engaging in an intense fight and ultimately defeating Sky Crusher.

Ultra Black Abilities:

Ultra Black: Advanced tech gear, superior marksmanship, computer interfacing, invisibility, nano regeneration, unbreakable katanas and shield, acrobatics, flexibility, stamina, agility, immunity, super strength and speed, near invulnerability, advanced hand-to-hand combat, expert tactician, and stealth mode.

Ultra Violet Abilities:

Ultra Violet: Super strength, speed, stamina, flight, computer interfacing, endurance, nano regeneration, teleportation, ability to control the ultraviolet spectrum, electromagnetic spectrum vision, infrared and night vision, photokinesis, light manipulation, invisibility, agility, near invulnerability, and light projection.

In the battle against Hydro-Man, while in his Ultra Violet form, Mark transformed into Ultra Red, engaging in a fierce confrontation and ultimately overcoming Hydro-Man.

Ultra Red Abilities:

Ultra Red: Pyrokinesis, FTL (faster-than-light) flight, super speed, stamina, durability, agility, reflexes, endurance, immunity, energy absorption, nano regenerative life support, computer interfacing, and intelligence.

Lastly, in the intense battle against Stellaris, whose abilities were based on cosmic powers and altering the fabric of existence, Mark transformed from Ultra Red into Ultra Black Diamond and finally into Ultra Gold, demonstrating his strength and determination to prevail.

Ultra Black Diamond Abilities:

Ultra Black Diamond: Immense super strength, speed, flight, durability, endurance, agility, reflexes, stamina, invulnerability, indestructibility, computer interfacing, energy absorption and manipulation, invisibility, intelligence, immunity, hyper motility, nano regeneration, intangibility, and shape-shifting.

Ultra Gold Abilities:

Ultra Gold: Limitless strength, durability, ability to grow immensely and shrink down to microscopic levels, submicroscopic levels, and ultra submicroscopic levels, ability to see atomic particles, subatomic particles, and ultra subatomic particles, enter the ultra subatomic verse, microscopic vision, submicroscopic vision, and ultra submicroscopic vision, nano regenerative life support, FTL flight, speed, stamina, endurance, immunity, agility, and computer interfacing.

While in Ultra Gold, Mark shrunk himself down to an ultra submicroscopic level that was impossible for anyone, including the Artist, to see. Even the Artist's attempts to detect Ultra Gold Mark were in vain. Utilizing his new size and abilities, Ultra Gold Mark engaged Stellaris in the ultra subatomic verse, a realm previously unknown to him, and emerged victorious.

Within the ultra subatomic verse, Ultra Gold Mark beheld the incredible beauty and awe-inspiring nature of this microcosmic universe. Filled with endless flows of cosmic energies, both negative and positive, it revealed itself as a complete universe, offering glimpses into the past, present, and future. Furthermore, the ultra subatomic verse served as a gateway to other dimensions across all planes of existence, blurring the boundaries between fiction and nonfiction.

Not accustomed to the ultra subatomic verse, Ultra Gold Mark felt a sense of fear and uncertainty. Seeking clarification, he turned to his Ultra AI for answers.

"Where am I?" asked Ultra Gold Mark.

"You are in the ultra subatomic verse, Mark McCoy," replied his Ultra AI.

"What does that mean?" inquired Ultra Gold Mark.

"When you shrank beyond microscopic and submicroscopic levels into the ultra submicroscopic level, it led you to the ultra subatomic verse, a realm even smaller than subatomic particles and atoms."

As Ultra Gold Mark explored the ultra subatomic verse, he caught sight of glimpses from the past, present, and future.

Then Ultra Gold Mark's attention was drawn to a specific vision within the ultra subatomic verse. He witnessed his own escape from the Artist's created world and how he ultimately defeated him.

"What is that?" Ultra Gold Mark asked his AI.

"Yes, Mark McCoy," replied his Ultra AI. "The ultra subatomic verse has the ability to reveal glimpses of every event, whether it be in the past, present, or future. While it is possible to traverse to other worlds through the ultra subatomic verse, I suggest focusing on the current situation it has presented to you."

"You're right," responded Ultra Gold Mark. "It showed me that I contacted Debbie to help me out. Perhaps next time, I can explore further once I am out of here."

"A good call," agreed Ultra AI. "I will initiate contact with Ultra Rose Debbie through the Ultra Comms system."

Meanwhile, the Artist frantically searched for Ultra Gold Mark within his own creation, employing all means necessary to locate him, but to no avail.

"This is impossible!" muttered the Artist to himself. "No one has ever escaped my Artistic Construct. How is this possible?"

Suddenly, after apprehending Musical Girl and teleporting her to a heavily fortified Super Jail cell, Ultra Rose Debbie received an alert from Ultra Gold Mark, requesting her assistance in taking down the Artist. Ultra Rose Debbie quickly scanned the entire city, pinpointing the Artist's location within his lair. She swiftly overpowered him, providing Ultra Gold Mark an opportunity to escape from the Artistic Construct.

To ensure the Artist's containment, power-cuff neutralizers were placed on his hands, effectively restraining him from using his art brush for any further trickery. Subsequently, he was instantly teleported to Super Jail, leaving Ultra Gold Mark free from his grasp.

The intense battle between Solvent and Ultra AI Rita, known as Rita McCoy, was about to commence. As the two powerful adversaries faced off, the air crackled with anticipation.

Solvent, with his fluidic form shimmering, surveyed his opponent, calculating his next move. He knew that he had to be cautious and exploit Rita's weaknesses to gain the upper hand. Rita, on the other hand, transformed into her Ultra Yellow form, her muscles bulging with raw power. Her unbreakable high-tech staff expanded and contracted in her hands, ready to strike.

With a burst of speed, Rita charged towards Solvent, her superhuman strength propelling her forward. She swung her staff with incredible force, aiming to smash through Solvent's fluidic defenses. But Solvent, utilizing his enhanced agility, oozed to the side, narrowly evading the blow.

Taking advantage of his surroundings, Solvent manipulated the environment, causing the ground beneath Rita to dissolve into a quicksand-like substance. Rita's movements slowed as she struggled to free herself, sinking deeper with every struggle. Solvent's control over the dissolved substances gave him an edge in immobilizing his opponent.

Seizing the opportunity, Solvent extended his acidic touch, his fluidic appendage hissing with corrosive power. He lashed out, targeting Rita's staff, aiming to weaken its structure and render it useless. The acid sizzled upon contact, eating away at the high-tech material. However, Rita, relying on her indomitable will, mustered her strength and shattered the staff, discarding it as a hindrance.

Realizing the imminent danger, Rita swiftly switched to her Ultra Pink transformation. Arrows materialized in her hands, forged from an advanced high-tech material. With a swift motion, she launched them at Solvent, each arrow capable of creating black and white holes upon impact.

Solvent, unfazed by the incoming assault, activated his substance assimilation ability. As the arrows dissolved upon contact with his fluidic body, Solvent absorbed their properties, gaining temporary immunity to the black and white holes. The arrows' effects were nullified, leaving Solvent unharmed.

Understanding the need to change her tactics, Rita transformed once more, this time into her Ultra Green form. She activated her invisibility, vanishing from Solvent's sight. With her super speed and agility, she circled around him, striking from unexpected angles. However, Solvent's acute chemical knowledge allowed him to detect subtle changes in the air and track her movements.

Utilizing his environmental manipulation, Solvent altered the concentration of dissolved substances in the air, creating a dense fog that obscured Rita's vision. Even with her heightened senses, Rita struggled to locate her opponent. Solvent took advantage of the situation, disintegrating the fog around him to regain visibility.

With a surge of determination, Rita transformed into her final form, Ultra Indigo. She emitted a plasmasonic scream, a devastating sonic wave that threatened to shatter Solvent's fluidic form. The shockwaves rippled through the air, causing chaos in their wake.

Solvent, however, tapped into his reconstitution ability, dispersing his fluidic body into countless droplets to evade the destructive sound waves. With each droplet, he maintained his essence, poised to reform himself once the attack subsided. The plasmasonic scream wreaked havoc, but Solvent remained intact.

As the battle raged on, both Solvent and Ultra AI Rita pushed the limits of their abilities. Each exchange was filled with intensity, strategic calculations, and a relentless determination to emerge victorious. The outcome of this epic clash between the manipulator of substances and the versatile AI powerhouse remained uncertain, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.

As the battle between Solvent and Ultra AI Rita raged on, it seemed as if Solvent had gained the upper hand. His versatile abilities allowed him to counter Rita's transformations and exploit her weaknesses with precision. Every move he made showcased the full extent of his powers, dissolving objects, manipulating the environment, and adapting to the situation.

Solvent continued to manipulate the dissolved substances in the environment, creating a volatile concoction that disrupted Rita's visibility and hindered her movements. As he launched acidic attacks, Rita found herself momentarily disoriented and struggling to find her footing.

However, Rita McCoy was not one to be underestimated. Just when it seemed that all hope was lost, she analyzed Solvent's patterns, identifying a flaw in his strategy. With a swift transformation into her Ultra Pink form, she created a brilliant diversion.

Rita summoned her limitless arrows and bow, aiming them at Solvent with precision. Rather than directly attacking him, she fired a series of arrows towards the surrounding area. The arrows, imbued with the power to create black and white holes, caused a chain reaction of disruptions in the fabric of space around Solvent.

The black and white holes created gravitational anomalies, distorting the very essence of Solvent's fluidic form. Solvent's manipulative abilities were rendered ineffective as the gravitational forces overwhelmed his control. He struggled to maintain his fluidic state, his form quivering and dispersing uncontrollably.

Rita seized this opportunity, swiftly switching to her Ultra Indigo form. With her super strength and flight, she darted towards Solvent, evading his weakened attacks. She analyzed his composition, searching for a weakness that would enable her to neutralize him completely.

Drawing upon her extensive knowledge of technology and computer interfacing, Rita McCoy employed her superior intellect to create a smart strategy. She identified a critical vulnerability in Solvent's fluidic form—his core composition and control center.

Using her nano regeneration and the power of her plasmasonic scream, Rita launched a concentrated attack on Solvent's core. The sonic waves disrupted his control over his own body, causing his fluidic form to fragment and destabilize.

As Solvent struggled to regain control, Rita seized the moment. Utilizing her computer interfacing abilities, she accessed a hidden compartment within her suit that contained a special power cuffs neutralizer, specifically designed to counteract Solvent's unique abilities.

With precise timing, Rita swiftly incapacitated Solvent, neutralizing his powers. The cuffs emitted a specialized energy field that nullified Solvent's manipulation and dissolved his fluidic form into a solid state, rendering him immobile.

The battle came to a stunning conclusion, with Rita McCoy emerging as the victor. Her strategic brilliance, combined with her diverse transformations and superior intellect, allowed her to overcome Solvent's formidable powers.

With Solvent neutralized by the specialized power cuffs, Rita ensured that he would pose no further threat. As the dust settled and the tension dissipated, Rita stood triumphant, her victory a testament to her resourcefulness and adaptability.

The battle between Solvent and Rita McCoy had been an awe-inspiring spectacle, showcasing the immense power and ingenuity of both combatants. However, in the end, it was Rita's exceptional intellect and unwavering determination that proved to be the decisive factor, leading to her ultimate triumph over Solvent.

And then teleported him to super jail.

As The Everlasting Man faced off against Mason McCoy in his Ultra pale form, the battle was nothing short of intense and intriguing. The Everlasting Man's genius-level intellect allowed him to analyze Mason's abilities and formulate a meticulous strategy. He elongated his limbs, stretching them to incredible lengths to maintain a safe distance from Mason's energy repulsors and missiles.

With his elastic body, The Everlasting Man swiftly dodged Mason's attacks, evading the energy blasts with agility and precision. He countered with a barrage of quick strikes, using his elastic limbs to deliver powerful blows. Mason, however, proved to be a formidable opponent, utilizing his flight to hover and evade The Everlasting Man's attacks.

The Everlasting Man's enhanced durability allowed him to endure Mason's powerful energy blasts and missile projections, barely flinching as he continued his relentless assault. His regenerative abilities worked overtime, healing any minor injuries sustained during the skirmish.

Seeing an opportunity to gain the upper hand, The Everlasting Man decided to employ his limited shapeshifting ability. He morphed his appearance, mirroring Mason's likeness, aiming to confuse and deceive him. As he assumed the appearance of Mason, he launched a surprise attack, catching the real Mason off guard.

However, Mason's telepathic immunity proved to be his saving grace. His mind was impervious to The Everlasting Man's illusion, and he quickly saw through the ruse. Utilizing his computer interfacing abilities, he analyzed the situation, identifying the real Everlasting Man amidst the deception.

In a remarkable display of power, Mason unleashed a powerful energy blast, striking The Everlasting Man with immense force. The impact sent him flying, and for a moment, it seemed as if Mason had the upper hand.

But The Everlasting Man's immortality came into play, and he quickly regained his composure, rising from the debris. His body regenerated at an accelerated rate, healing any injuries from the devastating attack. Unfazed by the assault, he prepared to continue the fight.

As the battle intensified, both adversaries tapped into their extraordinary abilities, showcasing their incredible powers and resourcefulness. The Everlasting Man's genius intellect allowed him to devise intricate combat tactics, while Mason's energy projection and flight gave him a potent offensive edge.

The Everlasting Man's near invincibility made him seem unbeatable, and for a moment, it appeared as if he would emerge victorious. But just when it seemed that The Everlasting Man had the upper hand, Mason unleashed a surprising move.

Drawing upon his nano-regeneration, Mason redirected the energy of The Everlasting Man's attacks, harnessing it to enhance his own abilities. With a surge of power, he unleashed a devastating energy wave, overwhelming The Everlasting Man.

Caught off guard by the unexpected countermove, The Everlasting Man was momentarily incapacitated. Sensing the opportunity, Mason launched one final powerful energy blast, striking The Everlasting Man with all his might.

In an astounding turn of events, Mason McCoy emerged as the victor. Despite The Everlasting Man's formidable abilities and intellect, Mason's strategic thinking, resourcefulness, and utilization of his unique powers allowed him to claim the triumph.

As the dust settled, The Everlasting Man lay defeated but not without respect for his adversary. Mason had proven himself to be a formidable opponent, demonstrating the strength of the human spirit when empowered with extraordinary abilities.

In the end, it was Mason McCoy's intelligence, ingenuity, and indomitable will that secured his victory, showing that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, determination and strategy can prevail. As The Everlasting Man was neutralized and detained with special power cuffs tailored specifically to his unique abilities, Mason emerged as the victor, earning the title of the "Supreme Champion of the Battle."

The crowd erupted into applause and cheers as Mason stood triumphant, his chest heaving with exertion. The intense battle between The Everlasting Man and Mason McCoy had captivated everyone's attention, showcasing the limits of human potential and the power of determination.

Mason approached The Everlasting Man, extending a hand in a gesture of respect. "You fought valiantly," he said, admiration evident in his voice. "Your intellect and abilities are truly remarkable."

The Everlasting Man, although defeated, couldn't help but smile in acknowledgment. "You have proven yourself to be a worthy adversary," he replied, his voice filled with a mix of respect and pride. "I underestimated your resourcefulness, Mason McCoy."

With the battle concluded, the authorities moved in to secure The Everlasting Man with the specially crafted power cuffs that nullified his unique abilities. These cuffs were unlike any other, designed to neutralize his elasticity, malleability, and invulnerability. The Everlasting Man was subdued but not defeated in spirit, understanding that this was simply a temporary setback.

As the crowd dispersed and the excitement began to fade, Mason and The Everlasting Man shared a brief moment of understanding. They knew that their paths would cross again, perhaps in different circumstances, and they would continue to test each other's limits.

For now, Mason McCoy stood tall, basking in the glory of his hard-fought victory. He had not only triumphed over an incredible adversary but also proven that the strength of the human spirit could prevail even against seemingly insurmountable odds.

The battle between The Everlasting Man and Mason McCoy would be remembered as one of the most intense and memorable clashes in history. Their powers, intellects, and determination had pushed the boundaries of what was possible, leaving a lasting impression on all who witnessed the extraordinary display of strength and skill.

And so, Mason McCoy, now recognized as the Supreme Champion of the Battle, stood ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, knowing that his victory was a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the limitless potential that resided within each and every one of us.